Stereoscopic 3D Images and Video on a Non-Stereoscopic 3D Capable Screen

Abstract

A method of providing a stereoscopic 3D image or video on a non-stereoscopic 3D screen. This includes receiving an alternating frame sequence of left and right images where a marker is embedded into the left or the right image. The alternating sequential frame with the embedded marker is output to the non-stereoscopic 3D screen. The markers outputted from the non-stereoscopic 3D screen are detected by an optical sensor. A synchronization signal is sent via a communication channel to an eye control device to synchronize the eye control device with the non-stereoscopic 3D screen, based on the detected markers displayed on the screen.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]This invention relates to viewing stereoscopic 3D images and video on non-stereoscopic 3D capable screens.[0003]2. Description of Related Art[0004]Stereoscopic 3D screen technology has recently increased in popularity with consumers and allows a viewer to perceive images in stereoscopic 3D. A plethora of methodologies and standards exist for displaying stereoscopic 3D images and video. Many of these techniques are proprietary and all require specialized equipment and screens. In particular, a stereoscopic 3D capable screen is necessary to properly display a stereoscopic 3D video source because a stereoscopic 3D video source outputted form a non-stereoscopic 3D capable screen is unwatchable. However, the vast majority of screens in use today, are not compatible with stereoscopic 3D image and video input sources.[0005]Although consumers and businesses may desire to adopt stereoscopic 3D technology, purchasing and replacin...

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Benefits of technology

[0006]The present invention overcomes these drawbacks of the prior art and provides a device, system and method of outputting and synchronizing stereoscopic 3D images and videos onto a screen for accurate, stereoscopic 3D viewing by a user. The present invention may function as a stand-alone device or be incorporated into other devices. Therefore, older or less technologically advanced screens may be adapted to properly display stereoscopic 3D images without having native stereoscopic 3D screen support, thereby increasing the lifecycle of a screen and saving consumers from the cost of a full upgrade. The present invention is not limited to non-stereoscopic 3D capable screens and may be applied to any screen.

Problems solved by technology

In particular, a stereoscopic 3D capable screen is necessary to properly display a stereoscopic 3D video source because a stereoscopic 3D video source outputted form a non-stereoscopic 3D capable screen is unwatchable.

However, the vast majority of screens in use today, are not compatible with stereoscopic 3D image and video input sources.

Although consumers and businesses may desire to adopt stereoscopic 3D technology, purchasing and replacing a non-stereoscopic 3D screen with a stereoscopic 3D capable screen may be cost prohibitive.

For some consumers, the merits of stereoscopic 3D simply may not outweigh the cost savings of maintaining a conventional non-stereoscopic 3D capable screen.

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